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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1932
Page
3
A Missouri Moravia column rambles about hot days, cooling by ice cream and playful kittenball games. It riffs on weather, old friends, and a humorous self mockery about writerly methods, with tangents on a dish of ice cream and local dentists.
The program lists pieces including The Scarlet King Overture and The New White House March with band and soloists. Selections feature True Love Polka and Selections from Prince Charming as well as marches by Roe enkranz and Taylor. The Jape Teumbet Corps March closes with the Star Spangled Banner.
Nellie E. Miller, president of the Rebekah State Assembly, will speak at the annual Odd Fellows and Rebekah Appanooge County picnic on July 31. Grand Master Samuel D. Whiting of Iowa City will also give an address. Music by Moravia Municipal Band and The Ramblers of Moulton is planned, with a noon picnic dinner and an 11 9. m union religious service led by Rev. B. G. Hawkins.
Broshar Barber Shop will relocate to rooms at the rear of the Farmers and Merchants Bank building formerly occupied by Dr Orelup. The spaces are undergoing rejuvenation before the move.
Mrs. George Gladfelder celebrated her 90th birthday quietly at her daughter Mrs. C C Phillips home north of Centerville on July 18. Born in Van Buren county near Bonaparte in 1342, she recalled early life in Iowa, Civil War memories, and the 1861 marriage to Mr. Gladfelder. Her family includes two living children, Harry Gladfelder of Des Moines and Mrs. C C Phillips, plus two grandsons and their children.
Postal notice lists new domestic money order fees and registry charges effective today July 20. Details include tiered amounts from small to large values and notes about registering negotiable articles with actual value on receipt, plus potential small sun charges. FP. Albert, Postmaster.
Word arrives of Charles Hoffman age 63 of Oakland California drowning July 4 in the Russian River. He was son of long time Moravia physician Dr Hoffman and had left the area over 30 years ago. Neighbors recall him as a once familiar merchant.
Community notices invite family reunion announcements for local events. The Union urges readers to submit via mail or phone, listing Time Sunday July 31 at Centerville City Park and Stevens Place east of Centerville, with another Time Sunday August 19 to follow.
Series changes have occurred at local oil firms. Charley Johnson leaves Standard Oil bulk station to join Oehler Bros. Oil Co as standard man here, starting last Monday morning. L. H. Beery succeeds him at Standard Oil duties immediately after Johnson’s resignation.
Pheba Estella Howe born May 7 1886 died July 10 1882 at University hospital Town City aged 40 years 2 months 3 days survived by husband Homer H Brown and 8 children among 12 born Edmond Ray Russell Clay Glen Arthur Ethel Lav erne June Jassie Mas Levov Velda Eve Virginia Daphen Joyce While two children and a grandson preceded her visitation and services held at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church July 12 conducted by Rev Geo W Swan burial Mt Pleasant Cemetery relatives visit from Van Meter Iowa and Webster City noted with family in attendance.
A four team Kittenball league sprint sees Beerys and Winslers tied atop with two wins and two losses each. Whickers and Smiths follow at 2 and 3, each with 400 percent. Upcoming games include Winsler vs Whicker, Smith vs Beery, and Winsler vs Smith, keeping the season undecided.
Moravia Is July 18 1932 special session heard taxpayers on the budget estimate. Present were Mayor Wen Gardner and councilors C C Tones W Blumenstock F P Hawk C S Nash C C Cullers A G Broshar Clerk. Minutes from July 1 approved. Finance reported hall rent cut 1001 monthly. Clerk ordered to prepare new code. Budget forwarded to County Auditor. Council adjourned. Visitor Herbert Johnson seen in Albia Monday morning.
Mrs. John Waters 28 of Des Moines formerly Moravia and Iconium resident died after a car lost control and overturned on highway 00 south of Louilla last Friday about 11 am Stella Bartlett 30 also died in the crash Berniece Bartlett sister of Stella was seriously injured. Mrs Waters survived by husband and five relatives. Funeral held Monday in Sovilia.
D. E. Bishop and family along with Mrs Lil lie Martin attended a county picnic of the Appanoose County Mail Carriers association and Ladies Auxiliary at Moulton Tuesday evening. The next meeting will be in Moravia on Tuesday August 9th.
J. J. Hicka and W. L. Hicka attended the funeral of their cousin Mrs. Carter Lawson in Fairfield on Saturday. Six weeks earlier Mrs. William Lawson, sister of Mrs. Lawson, was buried there.
The menu lists chicken lost gravy with mashed potatoes corn on the cob green beans and a tomato cucumber salad. Dessert is pie a la mode with iced tea and coffee.
The History of Appanoose County recounts Davy Crockett’s 1801 journey through Franklin Township as fear of detection spurred his escape from Missouri. Moses Joiner, a proslavery supporter, confronted Crockett and led a pursuing mob toward Armstrongs seeking to detain him. Armstronge resisted, warning of peril near the barn as the group pressed the search.
Church notices schedule Bible Study Hour changed to Thursday evening at seven. Sermon described as dry when there is no thirst for righteousness. Bible reading and church services hold at 10 a.m. Bible School, 11 a.m. Communion, Christian Endeavor time unspecified. Everyone encouraged to be on time to attend services in the park.
The notice lists multiple events across Iconium and Hilton churches including Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 led by Ralph Turner, Young Peoples meetings, prayer meetings, and choir events. It notes leaders Mabel Hiner Vera Boshak Pearl Hiner Dorothy Lockman and others, with upcoming homecomings and inter-church meetings in August and September. If you have no church home you are invited to join.
Armstrong and Calvert evaded pursuit as a fugitive hid at Armstrong's house then moved through McDonald Fulcher and Drakeville routes. The man rode to the woods near midnight before escape, with his horse recovered by pursuers, while Armstrong’s cautious aid delayed capture.
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